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View task status and understand what to do next

Use the task detail view status bar to see where a task is in its lifecycle and what action is expected next.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps

Step 1: Open the task detail view

Navigate to the relevant task from your task list and open its detail view to see full information about that specific task.

Open the task detail view

Step 2: Review the task header

At the top of the page, review the task header to confirm the task title, key identifiers, and overall context before checking its status.

Review the task header

Step 3: Check the shared status bar

Look at the shared status bar to understand the current lifecycle status of the task and see clear guidance on what is likely to happen next.

Check the shared status bar

Step 4: Confirm task progress and state

Use the status bar indicators to confirm whether the task is planned, in progress, blocked, under review, completed, or in another state.

Confirm task progress and state

Step 5: Review task content and connections

Scroll through the main task content and connections area to see detailed information, related items, and any dependencies that may affect the next steps.

Review task content and connections

Step 6: Check activity and timeline for context

Use the activity and lifecycle timeline sections to understand recent updates, historical changes, and how the task has moved through its lifecycle.

Check activity and timeline for context

Step 7: Decide the next action based on status

Based on the lifecycle status and contextual information, decide what you or your team need to do next, such as progressing the work, resolving blockers, or closing the task.

Decide the next action based on status


Last updated: 2026-08-23